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Jim McCuaig Posted on Jan 17, 2013

So much air blowing in the pilot on DV-35-2SG heater won't stay lit

When I attempt to light the pilot it won't lite or goes out shortly. Significant air is blowing into the room and even blows out a match.

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Unfortunately if its wall vented the wind can hit it just right and pop off the pilot this happens on older models a lot check your vent if its too much of an aggravation you may have to relocate it

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Check also for any bad dirty or loose wire connections.

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